SelecTree: Tree Detail

MEXICOLA AVOCADOPersea americana 'Mexicola'

General Notes

Resistant to oak root fungus. Needs good drainage. Cross pollination increases fruit crop. More cold tolerant Mexican variety with a nuttly flavored purple fruit. Mexicola has a "A" flower type. Note: The avocado is unusual in that the timing of the male and female flower phases differs among varieties. There are two flowering types, referred to as "A" and "B" flower types. "A" varieties open as female on the morning of the first day. The flower closes in late morning or early afternoon. The flower will remain closed until the afternoon of the second day when it opens as male. "B" varieties open as female on the afternoon of the first day, close in late afternoon and re-open in the male phase the following morning. (source: http://www.ucavo.ucr.edu)

Family:Lauraceae

Tree Characteristics

Erect or Spreading with a Low Canopy.

Oval, Rounded or Umbrella Shape.

Has Evergreen foliage.

Height: 35 - 40 feet.

Width: 20 - 30 feet.

Growth Rate: 36 Inches per Year.

Longevity 50 to 150 years.

Leaves Oblong to Ovate, Dark Green, No Change, Evergreen.

Flowers Inconspicuous. Flowers in Spring or Winter. Has perfect flowers (male and female parts in each flower).

Purple Single Seeded Berry, Very Large (Over 3.00 inches), fruiting in Summer or Fall Edible.

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